Author: Christopher M. Norris Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 140819578X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 97
Book Description
Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching, this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching, from beginner level, through intermediate stretches, to advanced dynamic development. Chris introduces the book with some advice on self-assessment and warm-ups, and at the end of the book there is a training log to assess development and a handy section on treating injuries encountered in racquet sports. With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography, and in a handy sports bag-sized format, Stretching for Racquet Sports is your ideal partner on court.
Author: Christopher M. Norris Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1408109719 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 97
Book Description
Based on the hugely successful Complete Guide to Stretching, this new series from Chris Norris is a sport-specific three-phase programme of stretching, from beginner level, through intermediate stretches, to advanced dynamic development. Chris introduces the book with some advice on self-assessment and warm-ups, and at the end of the book there is a training log to assess development and a handy section on treating injuries encountered in racquet sports. With stretches illustrated with full-colour photography, and in a handy sports bag-sized format, Stretching for Racquet Sports is your ideal partner on court.
Author: Guillermo Seijas Albir Publisher: Barrons Educational Services ISBN: 9781438009698 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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Barron’s Anatomy & 100 Stretching Exercises for Tennis includes guidelines and advice designed to help racket sport players improve their safety and performance. You’ll get full-color photos and illustrations, along with step-by-step descriptions of each exercise and technique and its impact on anatomy. This guide can help you improve your form and learn new techniques for a variety of racket sports, including tennis, paddleball, squash, and badminton. Whether you’re a recreational player or a high-performance athlete, you can benefit from learning about biomechanics, ergonomics, stretching techniques, and more. You’ll get: 88 specific stretches to help players achieve optimal performance, along with detailed explanations of each stretch 12 dynamic warm-up stretches to delay the onset of muscle fatigue and avoid discomfort due to prolonged playing Knowledge about the biomechanics of racket sports, including the anatomical descriptions of the muscle groups involved Instructions on choosing the right racket to fit your specific needs for greater comfort and performance The basic history and evolution of tennis and other racket sports, and more These 100 stretches can help players and racket enthusiasts learn how to improve their form—and reach new performance heights—with every serve, volley, and passing shot.
Author: David Nordmark Publisher: David Nordmark ISBN: 1484810023 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 186
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Discover How Stretching And Flexibility Exercises Can Help You Be At Your Best It's all about learning how to stretch … in more ways than one The Stretching Exercises Bible is more than your typical book of static stretchingexercises. Rather, it is a complete flexibility training guide whichwill help you increase your strength, stamina and energy levels easilyand naturally. The truth is that you could look and feel a million times better now if you only knew how to stretch properly. Everyone from athletes to office workers will find something within this book that will benefit them immensely. Within the pages of this advanced book of flexibility and stretching exercises you will find the following: Deep Breathing Exercises - The simpleact of breathing deeply and with purpose can have an enormouslypositive effect on the body. Energy Exercises - These can be done anywhere at anytime to quickly revive you. Feeling rundown after working hours at a desk? No more. Joint Loosening Exercises - The modernworld can take its toll on delicate joints like the knees, wrists andforearms. These flexibility exercises can help reverse this. Dynamic Stretching Exercises - These build strength and flexibility at the same time. They can be used before any athletic activity or as a routine in itself. Classic Static Stretching Exercises – These are stretches designed for the following sports and conditions: back stretches stretches for the legs, feet, and ankles stretches for the shoulders, neck and arms morning stretching routines to start the day of right stretches to deal with lower back tension flexibility exercises for the following sports: baseball/softball,basketball, cycling, football/rugby, golf, hiking/walking, hockey,tennis/squash, running, skiing, soccer, surfing, swimming, volleyball,weight lifting, and wrestling/martial arts Imagine a lion or panther moving through a jungle, its supple yetpowerful muscles rippling beneath its skin. How does it maintain itsamazing condition? Because by instinct, all animals stretch. They do soto keep their muscles limber and ready for action. The Stretching Exercises Bible will show you how to stretch and keep your muscles in the same kind ofpeak natural condition. Whether you're an athlete looking for new ways topush his or her body to the limit or an office worker who is tired offeeling sore and stressed, The Stretching Exercises Bible has something for you.
Author: LaReine Chabut Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118051017 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 294
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A highly practical guide to achieving great results with stretching Did you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it—and best of all, it's free! Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do—and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover: The why’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life—including stretches for kids and seniors This easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over.
Author: Robert E. McAtee Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492583529 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 218
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Facilitated Stretching, Fourth Edition With Online Video, remains the most trusted resource for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, an effective and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, and then stretching it again to increase range of motion. Featuring a full-color interior, streamlined organization, and a new online video package, the fourth edition brings PNF stretching beyond the treatment room with the inclusion of techniques for the gym, workout room, and home. The fourth edition offers a visual demonstration of PNF stretching techniques with more than 320 photos and illustrations. It includes these updates: • A full-color interior provides readers with clear images of the techniques discussed • Graphic elements on selected photos highlight the muscles being stretched as well as the isometric effort for the stretcher and the partner • Reorganization streamlines the content into two parts, first focusing on the basics and then covering stretches • Expanded content demonstrates how to incorporate stretches, including strengthening routines, into nontherapy workouts to optimize functional training • An appendix showcases anatomical planes of motion, anatomical terms, and types of joints • Online high-definition video presents both treatment room techniques and simplified PNF stretches for nontherapy settings Facilitated Stretching, Fourth Edition, examines techniques and guidelines for PNF stretches in a variety of settings. Stretches are demonstrated on a treatment table, mat on the floor, chair, cable-pulley machine, and weightlifting bench. Stretches are grouped according to each joint, and the majority of the stretches include both a partner stretch version and a self-stretch version. The accompanying online video then demonstrates more than 90 of these stretches to reinforce proper technique for each stretch as well as four sample stretching routines. Visual icons in the book indicate which stretches are shown in the video. As in previous editions, specific routines are included for cycling, golf, running, swimming, throwing and racket sports, and now ice hockey. It also includes general stretches for everyday use, plus stretches for those with “rusty hinges.” These ready-made stretching routines make it easy to incorporate facilitated stretching into a workout regimen and take the guesswork out of organizing a stretching routine to match the needs of a specific sport. For accomplished athletes or those just beginning a fitness program, the regular use of facilitated stretching can help improve flexibility and coordination and boost performance and enjoyment of sports. Manual therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, sport physicians, and coaches will find valuable information and techniques for optimizing flexibility, coordination, and performance. Facilitated Stretching, Fourth Edition, provides access to the latest PNF stretching techniques to help assess current muscle function, improve range of motion, increase strength, address overuse injuries, and enhance performance. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.
Author: Olivia H. Miller Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 0811875989 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 104
Book Description
A concise and practical guide to fifty essential stretches featuring instructions, illustrations, and information on the benefits of each stretch. Stretching is one of the most effective ways to enhance your overall fitness. It can help you maintain flexibility, prevent injury, release tension, and reduce stress. With fifty stretches for your neck, upper body, back, and legs, Stretch: Reference to Go provides an easy way to incorporate stretching into your daily life—anytime, anywhere.
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